In December 1969, nine African-Americans met in New York City to discuss the unique challenges and limited opportunities they faced in the accounting profession. This group wanted to establish an organization to address the concerns of minorities entering the accounting profession and to make a commitment to professional and academic excellence. The goals of The National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. include, but are not limited to, the following:

• To represent the interests of current and prospective minority accounting professionals
• To encourage and assist minority students in entering the accounting profession
• To promote and develop the professional skills of our members
• To provide opportunities for members to fulfill their civic responsibility
• To ensure long-term financial stability and provide adequate resources to implement chapter, regional, and national programs.

• To promote and develop the professional skills of our members
• To encourage and assist minority students in entering the accounting profession
• To provide opportunities for members to fulfill their civic responsibility
• To ensure long-term financial stability and provide adequate resources to implement chapter, regional, and national programs
• To represent the interests of current and prospective minority accounting professionals

Through the efforts of Vera Jackson, the Houston organizers became acquainted with the newly-formed NABA and found that the two bodies shared similar interests. Dedicated to the purpose for which NABA stands, the Houston Metropolitan Chapter has undertaken a broad range of projects. Among these are:

• publication of articles on accounting related subjects;
• free income tax assistance to low income taxpayers;
• establishment of a speakers bureau;
• accounting resources to support the UNCF telethon and walk-a-thon;
• assistance with administering the Uniform CPA Examination;
• an " Income Tax Tips " program for local radio broadcasting;
• participation in high school career day programs;
• establishment and administration of a scholarship fund for high school and college level accounting and business students; and
• formation of student chapters at the University of Houston, Texas Southern University, Prairie View A&M University, Texas A&M University, and Sam Houston State University.

Additionally, the chapter hosted several Western Region Student Conferences and National Conventions. Over the years, many Houston members have taken an active role nationally, assuming various positions, including directorships, regional officers and committee chairpersons.